OT: dumpster dive and water/mold cleanup

From: William Donzelli <aw288_at_osfn.org>
Date: Tue Sep 3 20:12:00 2002

> I don't think any of the vinyl is moldy (yet), but some of the album
> covers probably are. *Thankfully*, AFAIK none of of the records that made
> it into the dumpster were Shellac 78 RPM records.

Don't fret too much about the 78s - they are still incredibly common
(except the large 78s, typically pressed on one side only).

> Does anyone here know of a good place to get record sleeves? I'm on a
> limited budget (which is making things quite tough), so I'd like to find
> the best price I can. I'm looking for around 200-250 or so 33 1/3 sleeves,
> and probably 100-150 sleeves for 78s.

Go to your local _good_ record store - the type that does not carry the
major labels, and is often filled with industrial noise, punk, or
something else to scare away customers. Most carry a good selection of
sleeves, liners, labels, boxes, etc.. Prices will mostly be the same, so
it probably is not worth shopping around.

Sleeves for 78s might be a problem (check antique stores), as many people
store them in wire racks, with no sleeves. Dust on 78s just is not that
much of an issue.

William Donzelli
aw288_at_osfn.org
Received on Tue Sep 03 2002 - 20:12:00 BST